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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
4
A 1922 verse remarks on foreign opinions about our nation and daily life. It argues no matter what outsiders say a hundred million Americans keep moving forward, and visitors will speak kindly or crudely as they depart, but it makes no difference.
A potpourri of quips and observations on fishing bait floods tariffs and social quirks. Notes stray into jokes about singing fish old bachelors paydays and caution about buying goldfish. A playful collage of 19th century style humor and social commentary.
A gust in Georgia reportedly carried a load of corn into town possibly due to a trade wind. The piece notes criticism of streetcar service, saying cars often run in the wrong direction.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Bas row and a stand, with unclear verbs. The readable snippet hints at a person or team action but lacks concrete names, places, or dates to establish a complete item.
In Pisa a movement to honor Galileo by a public monument grows as the city and church lag in recognizing his breakthroughs. The piece recalls Galileo's discoveries and Copernican defense, noting the 1564 1642 life span and 1922 context. It also recounts a burglary incident in New York and observes suburban expansion around Riverside on the Hudson with professionals shaping the district.
The report shows unemployment easing with 160 jobseekers per 100 vacancies, down from 226 at year start. Only 62 percent of the unemployed can find work now versus 44 percent in January, implying about 630000 men could gain opportunities. Passport demand rises as travel resumes. Living costs fall across major cities. Detroit down 26 percent, New York 22.5, Chicago 23.71, Los Angeles 14.5. Comptroller Crislinger says the national economy brightens and readiness to move forward improves.
Police Commissioner Enright seeks 25 specialists in designated crime channels with a $62,500 appropriation to hire high priced female detectives. He argues paying $5,000 per year per specialist is reasonable given the expected investigative scope.
The article notes Old Trinity Church’s 225 year history chartered by William III of England. It highlights its prime location on a site where Wall Street meets Broadway and its status as the richest church corporation in the New World by endowment. It mentions the original charter granting revenue from wrecks drift whales and other sea-borne revenues.
Observers note the current cohort of young girls stands out with remarkable abilities while some critics express skepticism. The debate reflects differing views on youth, talent, and future prospects.
Curtis designers in Clinton Iowa price a Colonial seven room home at about 9500 dollars with simple brick and stucco detailing. The house features a brick fireplace with Colonial mantel, French doors, built in pantry and china closets, two large bedrooms and two small ones, and extensive storage including raised floor closets and storage benches.
Barry Houston and Medanie Robinette confront a brutal snowbound ascent near Tollifer as a convoy of engines battles six snow sheds. The crew fights fatigue and fear, while Houston seeks purpose and a possible pledge from Robinette amid peril.
The historic Rhine house on the north side of Washington Square, now converted into apartments, has housed the Rhine family since 1840. Built earlier by William C. Rhine, the dwelling remains the oldest continuously occupied home in the area.
The Theater Guild rounded out its season with Arnold Bennett play What the Public Wants. Louis Calvert stars as Holt St John with Charles Dalton as a sharp London publisher and Margaret Wycherly in the leading role Emily Vernon.
Dr R W Bishop discusses arterial health and remodeling habits. The column contrasts slow natural changes with hurried modern living. It warns against aggressive dieting and excessive exercising while stressing regular habits and steady routines for cardiovascular well being.
Advice urges regular blood pressure checks with 120 130 normal range and warning at 150 to 200. Recommends slow eating, low protein meals, plenty of fruits and vegetables, daily exercise, and eight hours of sleep. Encourages periodic medical exams for children and adults to catch treatable conditions early and avoid serious illness.
A pitched ball struck Earl Heuer age 25 of Brooklyn during a game in Brooklyn Saturday. Heuer died from the injury suffered while at bat, the incident reported in New York news.
The San Diego Metropolitan area mourns the death of poet John Vancega aged unknown who died at his residence yesterday after a brief illness. The writer from the Western literary circle was noted for his influence in regional poetry.
BRIGHTON Mich May 1 John J Tanner 84 long resident to this village holds claim to world beard title with a nine foot whisker measured chin to tip His beard once braids inside his clothes in youth to grow He sought the crown over fifty years ago and has maintained the reach of his whiskers since.
Fire of undetermined origin raged for four hours in Portsmouth Virginia gutted the A. H. Goodman & Co. mercantile establishment the citys largest department store with an estimated loss of 1250980. Local firemen with Norfolk aid confined the blaze to the Goodman block.
Sandersville Georgia May 4. John H Knight former railroad agent goes on trial in superior court on an embezzlement charge involving nine thousand dollars from the railroad funds.
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